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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.51, 894.96 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.51, 894.96 and 368.82 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.51 : 894.96 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.51/894.96 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.51x = 894.96 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.51x = 330,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,079.15/648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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